Which gear or tools does Hilary Erickson recommend for efficient scrapbooking?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

From what I’ve shared about my scrapbooking, I’m actually pretty minimalist with tools. I focus on a few workhorse basics instead of lots of gadgets:

• A simple paper cutter (I still love my old Fiskars trimmer)
• Plenty of cardstock
• A good glue stick
• A tackle box or small container for organizing supplies
• Optional: basic punches or cutters if you truly use them, but I avoid “one‑trick” tools

I also always say: don’t buy tons of supplies, and you won’t have to store them.

Are you just getting started, or are you trying to simplify what you already own?